US5132895A
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Variable charge pumping DC-to-DC converter
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Japan Ltd
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Filing: 1990-12-11
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Granted: 1992-07-21
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Expires: 2010-12-11
Abstract
Abstract Two storage capacitors connected in parallel with a constant current source in a charging mode and connected in series in a second mode to increase output voltage. A comparator senses the amplitude of the output voltage and controls the current supplied to the capacitors in the charging mode to increase or decrease the output voltage to coincide with a predetermined amplitude.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyoshi Kase
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:11
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02M; H02M3/00; H02M3/02; H02M3/04; H02M3/06; H02M3/07; H02M1/00; H02M1/0003; H02M1/0009; H02M1/0083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
In conjunction with a charge pumping DC-to-DC converter including a plurality of capacitances, a power source having an output terminal and a reference terminal, and switches connecting each of the plurality of capacitances in parallel between the output terminal and the reference terminal of said power source in a first mode and coupling all of the plurality of capacitances in series to supply output power therefrom in a second mode of operation, a method of varying the output power comprising the steps of: maintaining the length of time of operation in the first and second modes substantially constant; sensing the value of the output power; and controlling the amount of current applied to the plurality of capacitances in the first mode in accordance with the value of the output power sensed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
In conjunction with a charge pumping DC-to-DC converter including a plurality of capacitances, a power source having an output terminal and a reference terminal, and switches connecting each of the plurality of capacitances in parallel between the output terminal and the reference terminal of said power source in a first mode and coupling all of the plurality of capacitances in series to supply output power therefrom in a second mode of operation, a method of varying the output power comprising the steps of: maintaining the length of time of operation in the first and second modes substantially constant; sensing the value of the output power; and controlling the amount of current applied to the plurality of capacitances in the first mode in accordance with the value of the output power sensed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method of varying the output power as claimed in claim 1 wherein the step of sensing the output power includes comparing the amplitude of the output voltage to a predetermined reference voltage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method of varying the output power as claimed in claim 2 wherein the step of controlling the amount of current includes providing a current source from the power source.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A method of varying the output power as claimed in claim 3 wherein the step of controlling the amount of current further includes disconnecting the current source from the switches when the output voltage exceeds the predetermined reference voltage and reconnecting the current source to the switches when the output voltage is below the predetermined amount.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
A method of varying the output power as claimed in claim 3 wherein the step of controlling the amount of current includes switching the power source off when the sensed value of the output power is above a predetermined value and switching the power source on when the sensed value of the output power is at and below the predetermined value.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
141 words
In conjunction with a charge pumping DC-to-DC converter including a plurality of capacitances, a power source having an output terminal and a reference terminal, and switches connecting each of the plurality of capacitances in parallel between the output terminal and the reference terminal of said power source in a first mode and coupling all of the plurality of capacitances in series to supply output power therefrom in a second mode of operation, a method of varying the output power comprising the steps of: maintaining the length of time of operation in the first and second modes substantially constant; sensing the value of the output power; and disconnecting and connecting the power source to the switches to control the amount of current applied to the plurality of capacitances in the first mode in accordance with the value of the output power sensed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
141 words
In conjunction with a charge pumping DC-to-DC converter including a plurality of capacitances, a power source having an output terminal and a reference terminal, and switches connecting each of the plurality of capacitances in parallel between the output terminal and the reference terminal of said power source in a first mode and coupling all of the plurality of capacitances in series to supply output power therefrom in a second mode of operation, a method of varying the output power comprising the steps of: maintaining the length of time of operation in the first and second modes substantially constant; sensing the value of the output power; and disconnecting and connecting the power source to the switches to control the amount of current applied to the plurality of capacitances in the first mode in accordance with the value of the output power sensed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method of varying the output power as claimed in claim 6 wherein the step of disconnecting and connecting the power source to the switches and the switches connecting each of the plurality of capacitances are performed at different times.
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